5 Intriguing Chris Stapleton Facts [Gallery]

Chris Stapleton isn’t a newcomer to Nashville’s country music haunts, but he still remains a bit of a mystery to most folks. We know he penned a ton of country hits before breaking onto the scene as a solo artist with Traveller. We also know a lot about his creative dynamic with wife Morgane.But there’s a lot more to this revolutionary artist from Kentucky….

Enjoy the gallery of photos and 5 fun facts below:

Chris Stapleton Comes From a Family of Kentucky Coal Miners [1 of 5]

photo: c/o Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Chris Stapleton has contributed to the soundtracks of several feature films, including Cars 2 and Valentine’s Day. [2 of 5]

photo: YouTube

When Chris Stapleton first showed up in Nashville, he played on the street and didn’t have his signature beard. [3 of 5]